SALUTE
1000 ATLANTIC BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305-292-1117
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was provided.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal container stored in ice used for drinks at front bar. Owner removed container and manager began discarding ice. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Metal container stored in ice used for drinks at front bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. Employee removed excess product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of lasagna not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, prepared on previous day.
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Ceiling soiled with old food debris at preparation area near walk in cooler and at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at preparation room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris.
Observed dish racks heavily soiled with black substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager replenished solution. Final reading, 200ppm.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented tomatoes can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler raw beef over cooked potatoes. Operator stored cooked potatoes on shelf above raw beef.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen, employee stored knife properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen, cook stored tongs properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on prep table at kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at prep area.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen can opener and slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a pot.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave exterior soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Units at cook line need gaskets replacement. According to the chef gaskets are back order.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (46F - Cooling); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the salad reach in cooler, as per operator the door keeps opening and closing. Operator adjusted the temperature to make it colder.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage shelves soiled throughout the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the back prep handwashing sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed fresh mussels and salmon stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed reach in coolers in the cookline soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the bread station.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching dirty plates, then touching clean plates without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the issue.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hot dogs below hamburger patties inside walk in cooler. Owner inverted the storage position.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection next to 3 compartment sink. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels tags not organized.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tags with no date on them.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed excessive accumulation of old debris on can opener. Employee clean it up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar hand sink blocked by plastic crate and plastic container used for dirty plates. Employee moved it
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for Evelio, Joseph, Norlan, John James. Owner ordered the books immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans stored with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use drainer in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between service sink and 3 compartment sink. Owner washed, rinsed and sanitized it immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.